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Kerry Westland

Partner at Addleshaw Goddard
Kerry Westland is a Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, with over 14 years at the firm. Currently based in London, Kerry heads AG's Innovation Group, focusing on the delivery of new and innovative service lines for clients and is at the forefront of a changing legal sector. The firm was recognised as Law Firm of the Year 2024 at the Lawyer Awards and the Most Digital Law Firm in Europe at the FT Innovative Lawyer awards in 2023, due to several initiatives spearheaded by Kerry. She is also responsible for the firm's generative AI strategy and its application to legal work. Kerry works collaboratively with General Counsel and Legal Operations teams to optimise their use of legal tech, people, and processes, helping businesses to maximise return on investment.
12:15–12:45 Keynote Panel

Thursday 12th December

Cutting Through the Hype: Where is AI for Legal Going?

Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked-about technologies in the legal sector, but separating hype from reality is critical for understanding its true potential. In this plenary session, industry thought leaders will cut through the noise and provide a clear-eyed view of where AI is genuinely heading in the legal space. From practical applications like predictive analytics and automated legal research to more speculative developments, the discussion will focus on the tangible impacts AI is already having and the opportunities it presents for the future. Attendees will leave with a realistic understanding of AI's role in legal and insights into how they can prepare their organizations to harness its full potential.